--- title: "Muscle is medicine (Recent)" entity: "page" canonical_url: "https://www.drshivaune.com/muscleismedicine" markdown_url: "https://www.drshivaune.com/llms/page/muscleismedicine" lastmod: "2026-06-12T19:06:22.933Z" --- # Muscle is Medicine SMALL GROUP WEIGHT LIFTING PROGRAMS IN EAST TORONTO, COVERED BY YOUR NATUROPATHIC HEALTH INSURANCE Register Now ### Leslieville Location - UNDA Movement 1333 Queen St East, Toronto Book a Free Discovery Call ### Beaches Location - Bomb Fitness 862 Kingston Road, Toronto Book a Free Discovery Call ## Join the community to stay in the loop! Join the wait list for first access to enrolment, promotions, discounts, resources and more! ## Explore Programs ### Learn To Lift is a 10-week, in-person, small group beginner program for women who want to learn to lift weights safely Learn More ### Get Stronger is a 10-week, in-person, small group training program for women who are ready take their lifting to the next level Learn More ### Learn To Lift - Teen Edition is a 6-week, in-person, small group, safe and empowering space for teen girls to learn workout basics for lifelong strength Learn More Winter Semester will run from the week of January 5th - March 9th, 2026 Spring Semester will run from the week of April 13th - June 15th, 2026 Summer Semester will run from the week of July 1st - August 31st , 2026 (Leslieville only) Fall Semester will run from the week of September 14th - November 16th, 2026 ## How does the fee structure work? because programs can be covered by extended health insurance, and all participants need to be active patients, the pricing varies depending on a few factors: Weekly group sessions and assessment/reassessment fees are typically covered by extended health insurance under Naturopathic Medicine Registration fees can be submitted to health spending accounts, if available. ## Meet Your Coaches ## Dr. Shivaune Wright, ND - Beaches Location Dr. Shivaune is a Naturopathic Doctor with over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Her journey started in high performance athletics as a teen doing competitive sprint canoe and kayak racing, and competitive swimming, cross training for which included weight lifting beginning at age 13. After completing her undergrad degree in Kinesiology and Phys Ed, she spent almost a decade as a Personal Trainer, which included working with everyone from competitive athletes, weekend warriors to seniors. In her clinical practice, Dr. Shivaune recognized the need to address why many women gravitate towards cardio machines while avoiding the weight racks. This insight led to the creation of the Muscle Is Medicine program series. ## Dr. Janice Wu, ND - Leslieville Location Dr. Janice is a Naturopathic Doctor and performance coach with over 25 years of experience in strength and conditioning. Her journey began with a degree in Kinesiology, where a focus on physiology sparked a lifelong fascination with how the body adapts, heals, and grows stronger. For more than two decades, she has worked as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, coaching athletes of all ages — from teens and weekend warriors to elite international competitors. Her passion has always been helping individuals push beyond perceived limits and build strength and resilience that carries into every aspect of life. Nearly a decade ago, Dr. Janice expanded her expertise into naturopathic medicine, with a clinical focus on women’s hormonal health and perimenopause. By integrating her background in kinesiology, decades of performance coaching, and naturopathic training, she brings a strategic and compassionate approach to helping women restore energy, rebuild strength, and navigate midlife with confidence.